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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2012-2018 & BEYOND Chapter 3: Infrastructure & Services ‣ Wind Energy & Wind-farms The Green Paper on sustainable energy advocated a doubling of the national renewal energy output by 2010. The principal renewal resource accessible to technology at the present time is wind energy. The RCDP 2008-2014 provides a strong policy base to encourage the development of renewable energy, with guidance on how proposed developments will be assessed. There are currently no wind farms within the Boyle development boundary or in close proximity to Boyle. ‣ Solar Energy In recent years the use of solar energy in Ireland, in addition to ground-source heating systems, has provided sustainable sources of energy for buildings and has reduced the demand for electricity supply from the national grid. Planning permission is no longer required for the erection of solar panels on the front elevations of domestic houses with the exception of protected structures. ‣ Energy Efficiency & Energy Performance for Buildings Directive In addition, to promoting renewable energy development there is also the issue of energy efficiency to be considered. The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) as transposed into Irish Law in 2006, contains a range of provisions aimed at improving energy performance in residential and non residential buildings, both new build and existing. Roscommon County Council is committed to developing sustainable building requirements with regard to a shift to energy efficient, low environmental impact buildings. The incorporation of good design into developments in the Boyle area will be welcomed. Good design is the key to achieving the optimum energy performance of buildings at no extra cost. Roscommon County Council will also promote the use of ‘passive house’/timber framed house design and construction within Roscommon. The RCDP (2008-2014) Chapter 5.6 Energy Efficiency - provides more detailed information regarding this issue 3.7.2 Electricity Roscommon County Council recognises that the development of secure and reliable electricity transmission infrastructure is a key factor for supporting economic development and attracting investment into County Roscommon. It is critical that adequate capacity, in terms of both energy and energy infrastructure, is available within the County to support sustainable economic development. Boyle is located adjoining the 38 kv line from Gorteen in County Sligo to Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim. 3.7.3 Ireland’s Gas Network The demand for gas in the West of Ireland is very significant. The need for electricity and gas in particular, for both domestic and commercial/industrial use, is continually growing. There is no gas supply serving the Boyle area at present. Recently parts of Monksland, County Roscommon have been connected to the Dublin – Galway transmission line. Under Phase Two of the New Towns Connection Report, it is planned to include the towns of Boyle, Strokestown and Roscommon (Roscommon Cluster) within this second phase. Map 19 of the RCDP 2008-2014 illustrates the Proposed Gas Network including Area Location & Single Location. RCC will continue to support the inclusion of these towns for the development of a Gas Network, particularly if required for their economic development. 3.7.4 Energy Strategy The Energy Strategy aims to; • encourage the development and upgrading of energy infrastructure and services within the LAP area to support the proposed growth in economic activity and population within the development envelope • ensure that the network and its provision is efficient, cost effective, environmentally appropriate and that it protects public health • wherever practicable, services and infrastructure should be delivered in an integrated manner prior to the development of areas • encourage the development and use of renewable energy sources within the LAP area • support the aims of sustainable energy use and conservation in building design and construction Policies for Energy Policy 22 Ensure the development of renewable energy and energy infrastructure whilst ensuring that residential amenities and the quality of the local environment are protected. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 34
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2012-2018 & BEYOND Chapter 3: Infrastructure & Services Policy 23 Encourage a sustainable approach to energy generation and use, and liaise with the appropriate agencies to ensure the supply of modern sustainable sources of energy supply to the area. Objectives for Energy Objective 38 Promote energy conservation initiatives and measures, including the incorporation of sustainable energy principles into building design and construction techniques. Objective 39 Endeavour to provide information on cost-effective measures and renewable energy technologies in accordance with best practice publications, including the use of passive solar design principles, solar panels and geothermal heat pumps. Objective 40 Facilitate improvement in the energy efficiency of the existing building stock, and promote energy conservation in all aspects of design and development of all new buildings in the Boyle LAP area. Objective 41 Support increased energy supply, energy efficiency and the development of renewable energy services at optimum locations. Objective 42 Ensure that the location of renewable energy structures should minimise and/or mitigate any adverse visual impacts on the built or natural environment. Objective 43 Support the use of rainwater harvesting facilities on new development where appropriate. 3.8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 3.8.1 Existing Context Telecommunications investment is essential to furthering the social and economic development of County Roscommon. A high quality and competitive telecommunications service is considered essential in order to promote industrial and commercial development, to improve personal security and to enhance social inclusion and mobility. The future telecommunications access needs of business parks, new housing estates or communities, should be addressed as part of the planning process and it should be a requirement to install fibre optic capacity in all new roads infrastructure. The promotion of high quality and increased capacity telecommunications infrastructure in the area is imperative to ensure the development of a more vibrant commercial core in the LAP area. The main modes of delivery of Broadband throughout the country are DSL via phone lines, Wireless Broadband and Satellite Communications. Wireless Service providers include for example Last Mile Broadband and Azotel–Brisknet. FWA is available in a number of areas including Boyle. Mobile Phone Network Development It is a policy of the Council to achieve a balance between facilitating the provision of telecommunications services, in the interests of social and economic progress, and sustaining residential amenities including public health, whilst maintaining a quality environment. The Telecommunications policy for the County shall be based on the recommended Guidelines for Planning Authorities with regard to Telecommunications Antennae and Support Structures (1996). This policy encourages cosharing and clustering of masts. Chapter 8 of this LAP contains a Zoning Matrix for land uses in the area which are permitted in principle, open to consideration and not normally permitted, under each class. (See Chapter 8) Telecommunications infrastructure is “open to consideration” on lands zoned for the following uses. (See Maps 14a & 14b - Land Use Zoning) BE- PU- RA- LA- LT- TA- RC- Business Enterprise Park/Light Industry & Warehousing Public Utilities, Services and Facilities Recreation, Amenity & Open Space Leisure & Amenity Leisure Tourism Transitional Agricultural Use Mixed Residential & Commercial Planning Applications for telecommunications infrastructure will be assessed on a case by case basis in the interests of proper planning and sustainable development, and will be assessed in conjunction with the Telecommunications guidelines outlined above. Maps 14a and 14b - Land Use Zoning illustrate three areas which may be suitable for telecommunications Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 35
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